Balbina Bale lines up against experienced kennelmate Nevaeh Bale and promising chasers Roman Hook and Fire Hose in a Grade 5 440m final at Sale this evening.

Smokin’ Zag v G2 runner-up Aston Shine v the in-form My Seanna and Indiana Phones v Throssell Bale are intriguing contests as well.

Before those races occur, Runway winner Good To Go v the exciting Cawbourne Roses v Street Of Dreams should be a fascinating 595m Restricted Win heat at Sandown Park.

Dual G3 finalist Quinlan Bale v the impressive-to-date Brad Mayo promises to be a top duel, while Black Sail and G3 finalist Ariarne Bale headline their respective races.

Dr. Slats is the class factor at the Healesville that starts this morning.

Today’s Racing

Healesville: 11:07am start
Form     Tips     Key stats

Sandown Park: 1:58pm start
Form     Tips     Key stats

Sale: 4:50pm start
Form     Tips     Key stats

Today’s Drawcards

DR. SLATS

Trainer: William McMahon
? Healesville ? Race 8
? Box 1 ? 350m ⏱ 1:15pm

Claim to fame:
– Won 5 of last 8
– Won 3 from 3 Box 1

TAB fixed odds: $1.30

The Watchdog says: Yes

BLACK SAIL

Trainer: Ned McDonald
? Sandown Park ? Race 5
? Box 7 ? 515m ⏱ 3:24pm

Claim to fame:
– Won 5 from 10
– Won 2 from 3 Trk/Dst

TAB fixed odds: $2.10

The Watchdog says: Yes

ARIARNE BALE

Trainer: Rebecca Gibbons
? Sandown Park ? Race 6
? Box 7 ? 595m ⏱ 3:42pm

Claim to fame:
– G3 Country Champ finalist
– Won 2 from 4 Box 7

TAB fixed odds: $2.20

The Watchdog says: No

? THE WATCHDOG’S $10 INVESTMENT ?
? Sunday 12 June

? $3 Multi

First ?: Win – ALICAH
? Sandown Park ? Race 1 ? Box 2 ? 515m ⏱ 1:58pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.40 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538690/race/1

Second ?: Place – GOOD TO GO
? Sandown Park ? Race 4 ? Box 2 ? 595m ⏱ 3:04pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.55 Place (Top two finish required)
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538690/race/4

Third ?: Place – HUMMOCK
? Sandown Park ? Race 6 ? Box 3 ? 595m ⏱ 3:42pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.90 Place (Top two finish required)
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538690/race/6

The Watchdog says ? : ALICAH (2) has been luckless since her debut placing and she can make amends today. GOOD TO GO (2) will appreciate the rise in distance and he can lead for a long way. The last 40m is a concern but he should have enough in the tank to finish in the top two. HUMMOCK (3) beat a good line-up at Horsham and a clean getaway should see him settle on the speed and figure in the finish.

Multi price: $4.12

? $4 Win – FIRE HOSE

? Must Watch Race ?

Grade 5 Final

? Sale ? Race 8
? Box 6 ? 440m ⏱ 7:14pm

TAB fixed odds: $2 Win

The Watchdog says ?: Pink Diamond finalist FIRE HOSE (6) is a serious prospect, and he has already posted some electric wins at Bendigo in his brief career. He didn’t have a lot of luck last Sunday night, so a clean getaway should see him assume control soon after box rise, and he can make amends.

‘Must Watch Race’ Preview ?:

The exciting FIRE HOSE (6) is expected to atone for his defeat here last Sunday night. He already has some scintillating Bendigo wins to his credit and he is armed with dynamic pace once he hits the ground. With a clear passage in the first 50m, he should be able to assume control and he will be carving out impressive sectionals. ROMAN HOOK (1) has raced well here to date, and he has proven to be a reliable beginner. From the inside draw, he should be able to punch through and he is likely to make FIRE HOSE work hard throughout. BALBINA BALE (4) has the class edge over her rivals, and she powered to the line in her handy 25.50sec heat win. The draw hasn’t done her any favours, but she can charge to the line and an ounce of luck can see her hit the scoreboard.

Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538688/race/8

The Watchdog’s selections: 6 – 4 – 1 – 2

? $3 Multi

First ?: Win – DR. ROGAN
? Sale ? Race 9 ? Box 2 ? 440m ⏱ 7:34pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.75 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538688/race/9

Second ?: Win – BELLA SUGAR
? Sale ? Race 11 ? Box 1 ? 440m ⏱ 8:15pm
TAB fixed odds: $2.15 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538688/race/11

The Watchdog says ? : DR. ROGAN (2) has been impressive since resuming from a spell and he appears to have a fair bit on his rivals class wise. BELLA SUGAR (1) has been racing well in much stronger company of late and she is drawn to make every post a winner.

Multi price: $3.76

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